Staking - Aptos (APT)
Introduction
- On-chain staking utilizes the Proof-of-Stake protocol of applicable blockchain to generate rewards through a process typically called “staking”.
- Benefits of staking on MAX versus staking on other platforms:
1. Payouts once a week
2. Generate predictable yield with crypto
3. Stake your crypto with a few taps from your MAX app
4. Unstake anytime
Staking protocol
- Aptos (APT) is a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain built on the Move language, founded by the former Meta (Facebook) Diem team. It emphasizes security, scalability, and parallel transaction execution, widely utilized in DeFi, payments, and RWA.
- APT adopts AptosBFT, a Byzantine Fault-Tolerant (BFT) Proof-of-Stake consensus using a delegation pool model. Its core framework is formally verified via the Move Prover. The current annualized staking reward rate is approximately 2.6%.
- As of September 24, 2026, 764,759,868 APT is staked on the network, and the Total Value Locked (TVL) in DeFi is around 57.61 million USD (as of Sep 24, 2026), distributed across protocols such as Echelon, Thala, and Amnis Finance.
- Core framework audited by OtterSec and formally verified via the Move Prover (Aptos official documentation).
Yield
- Generated from PoS activities.
- The expected annualized return is specified on the staking page in MAX App.
- Yield is paid once a week on Mondays.
Risks
- Assets are subject to losses if the private key of the validator is compromised.
- Rewards could be less than expected if the blockchain protocol contains design defects.
- Blockchain network security and market risks: Joining a delegation pool requires a collective minimum per validator, and stake becomes active at the next epoch boundary. APT follows a declining inflation schedule; investors should be aware of token unlock and market price volatility risks.
Fee
We collect 10% of the yield generated for our users. Users are eligible for a zero staking fee if opting to be paid in MAX Token.
Staking / Unstaking Processing Time
- Staking / Unstaking Processing Time: Please refer to the times displayed in the app.
